R-III hosting first district-wide arts celebration

The Kirksville School District is hosting the first district-wide Arts Day to recognize all levels of artistic excellence including visual, musical and performance arts.

The event will feature both artwork created by and performance art conducted by the district’s thousands of students. The day-long event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be held Saturday at the Kirksville Primary School with live performances by local dance students and hands-on workshops and art projects.